Solidus - Marcian VICTORIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.19 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#509, OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.509
Obverse descriptionMedium-sized bust of Marcian, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI-A AVGGG CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (450-457) CONOB - -
Catalog ID3873724210
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